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Boeing HorizonX invests in lithium-metal rechargeable battery startup Cuberg

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Cuberg developed an advanced lithium metal rechargeable battery cell that is designed to be a drop-in solution to existing large-scale battery manufacturing processes. However, inadequate lithium plating efficiency at high charging rates limits the cycle life that can be achieved in a commercial cell. -based Cuberg , Inc.,

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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. 2015 e-Golf. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs.

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Foothill Transit launching fully fast-charging electric bus line

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Foothill Transit, the primary public transportation provider for the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys in Los Angeles County, California, is launching a heavy-duty, fast charging, fully electric bus line at the Pomona Transit Center on 27 September. The 10-minute charging time is possible thanks to specially designed lithium titanate batteries.

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GM bringing wireless smartphone charging with Powermat to Cadillac models

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Cadillac will add wireless charging of smartphones in the 2015 model ATS sport sedan and coupe launching this fall, to the CTS sport sedan this fall and to the Escalade SUV at the end of 2014.Compatible Powermat enables the phone to simply sit on a rubberized pad while the battery is recharged by means of an electromagnetic field.

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Volvo Cars introducing S60 plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show; production version in early 2015

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A production version of the S60L plug-in hybrid will be launched in China early 2015 and will be produced at the Chengdu plant. The S60L PPHEV Concept Car can be recharged from a regular power outlet (230V/6A to 16A fuse) at home or in a car park. The recharging time varies with the amperage. A full charge with 10A takes 4.5

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially. By strategically situating EV charging stations in disaster-prone or remote areas, quick access and deployment becomes achievable.

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New promising solid-state electrolyte for rechargeable Li-metal batteries

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It also is very compatible with a Li metal anode; the presence of I enhances the stability of the electrolyte with metallic Li anode while demonstrating low charge-transfer resistance. The presence of I enhances the stability of the electrolyte with metallic Li anode while demonstrating low charge-transfer resistance.

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